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"Cubic zirconia scratches but not really that easily..."

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Cubic Zirconia scratches but not really that easily. Here`s a link to our cubic zirconia merchandise:. We hope that we have been of good service to you and we are looking forward to do business with you again.

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Terry, Cubic zirconia is brittle and so yes it does scratch more easily than a diamond or a moissanite. It is most noticeable on the large top or table facet of the stone and it will appear as though the stone no longer has any sparkle. Be sure to clean your stone before you look for scratches, as many times it is just dirty.

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Cubic Zirconia has a hardness of 8. 5 (a diamond is 10). It is much harder than most natural gemstones and it virtually impossible to scratch. Russian scientists perfected the CZ process in 1973 and since then virtually all CZs are made using their technique. The CZs in JW Jewels jewelry are AAA grade (meaning that the quality and cut is optimal) and are virtually indistinguishable from diamonds with the naked eye. CZs will look cloudy when dirty just like diamonds. The need to be kept free of body oils, lotions, detergent film, etc. , in order to look their best. They will last and keep their brilliance with proper care indefinitely. Does cubic zirconia scratch easy. What should I watch out for.

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5 mohs, it is very hard and cannot be scratched by normal household objects. The only thing that you are likely to come across that can scratch the surface is emery cloth type sandpaper with silicone carbonide as the sand part, normal sandpaper won`t scratch it. Diamonds can scratch it and sapphires & rubies and moissanite. It cannot be scratched by other CZ`s.

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Sir now I`m in Romania in Vacation with my family but the item it`s in Philippines at Sulit in custody ready for ship. It`s in good conditions,no defect. The item will be at your home address in 12h after we will start the transaction. Return Policy: you will have 10 days to inspect the item if you not like it in 10 days you can return it back .

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Sorry for the late reply as I just returned from new year. I hope you had a good one :). Cubic zirconia do not scratch easy. It will take you to a page on an article I wrote. Hopefully this will give you more info.

"Cubic zirconia does scratch glass and many other surfaces as does diamond..."

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Cubic Zirconia does scratch glass and many other surfaces as does diamond. CZ is the closest gemstone to diamond in terms of hardness and brilliance. You will not scratch CZ. CZ always retains its brilliance like a diamond. It does require cleaning to maintain its appearance as does any gemstone. But unlike softer gems, CZ will stand up to ultrasonic and steam cleaning, something you can do to restore a stone caked in dirt or oils that makes it look dull but does not affect the stone itself. See more at: .

"Cubic zirconia is relatively hard..."

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As its name would imply, cubic zirconia is crystallographically isometric and, as diamond is also isometric, this is an important attribute of a would-be diamond simulant. During synthesis zirconium oxide would naturally form monoclinic crystals, its stable form under normal atmospheric conditions. A stabilizer is required for cubic crystals to form, and remain stable at ordinary temperatures; this may be typically either yttrium or calcium oxide, the amount of stabilizer used depending on the many recipes of individual manufacturers. Therefore the physical and optical properties of synthesized CZ vary, all values being ranges.
It is a dense substance, with a specific gravity between 5.6 and 6.0 — at least 1.6 times that of diamond. Cubic zirconia is relatively hard, at about 8 on the Mohs scale— slightly harder than most semi-precious natural gems.[1] Its refractive index is high at 2.15𠄲.18 (B-G interval, compared to 2.42 for diamonds) and its luster is subadamantine. Its dispersion is very high at 0.058𠄰.066, exceeding that of diamond (0.044). Cubic zirconia has no cleavage and exhibits a conchoidal fracture. Because of its high hardness, it is generally considered brittle.
Under shortwave UV cubic zirconia typically luminesces a yellow, greenish yellow or "beige". Under longwave UV the effect is greatly diminished, with a whitish glow sometimes being seen. Colored stones may show a strong, complex rare earth absorption spectrum.

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I suppose that anything is possible, however in my experience cubic zirconia will not scratch glass. White sapphire however will and is often used as a diamond simulant. By the way, while diamonds will scratch glass, it is also possible to damage a diamond while trying to scratch glass - diamonds are crystal structure and can be cleaved if enough pressure is placed on the diamond in the wrong direction. Best bet for trying to determine whether a gem is cubic, white sapphire or diamond would be to take it to a local jeweler for a quick test (most will do this for free).

"Come in different grade qualities just like diamonds..."

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A cubic zirconia is strong, durable and of course, less expensive than a diamond. A Cubic Zirconia is similar to a diamond, but it doesn`t have the same hardness of a diamond, that`s why diamonds are forever. However, in my experience it does come pretty close. In all my years that I have worked with CZ`s, I have not seen any damaged stones. As long as you care for your CZ, just like you would with any other piece of jewelry, it can last for a very long, long time. Cubic zirconia are covered by a Lifetime Guarantee to retain their original brilliance and luster under normal wear. Now keep in mind that Cubic Zirconias also come in different grade qualities just like diamonds. Not too many people know this. Our cubic zirconia`s are top grade.

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Most cubic zirconia cuts glass. The most important thing is not to "overpay" for something that "sounds" better. CZs come in many different qualities & are made with different variations of the process & slightly different combinations of the elements that make them up. Our CZs are the best available. They are cut & polished much more precisely to exact diamond cutting specifications. and only from the best grade crystals. This gives them a much superior brilliance than most other CZs. Compared side by side to others, most people can see a noticeable difference. Jewelers Studio 800-472-1260 (M-F 10-5 E. com - 14k CZ Jewelry www. com - 14k Moissanite Jewelry www. htm - leave a testimonial ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

"So we would like to buy a cubic zurconia ring instead of a real..."

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Our cubic zirconia stones are AAA quality. So except tested by diamond tester, they cannot be distinguished from real diamonds visually and they do not scratch or change color. My wife to be and I don`t think spending a fortune on a ring is a wise choice at this time in our lives. We would rather put the money into a down payment on a house. So we would like to buy a cubic zurconia ring instead of a real diamond. The problem is that we don`t know if there are varying qualities of cubic zirconia rings. Will it change color over time. Are there things I should watch out for or avoid.

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A cubic zirconia is a very hard stone it has an 8. 5 on the MOHS scale. A diamond is a 10. Its light refractive index is a little less than a diamonds, but it has a higher light dispersion. This gives you the prismatic colors when looking at the stone. It would also be compared to a colorless diamond as CZ has no color and the average diamond has some color. They are a nice choice if you want the diamond look without the price.

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Your inquiry has been received and is being routed to the correct department so we may provide you with the proper response and service. URL: b04ef9-0b8f-4d f1-b4c9-370679555202. 4/5/2009 8:44:35 AM. Are there different qualities of cubic zirconia. I don`t want to rush into anything so I was hoping you could give me some ideas as to what to avoid. Would you consider giving me a couple pointers.

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You can buy any size up to 120mm. All the stones look like flawless diamonds. But a big flawless diamond is rare, so if the aim is to look like a diamond it is better to get a smaller stone that would not be suspected as being a fake. Anything under 6mm wouldn`t be suspected as much as a bigger stone, but a bigger stone looks prettier.

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Your inquiry has been received and is being routed to the correct department so we may provide you with the proper response and service. URL:. com 3/14/2009 7:44:28 PM. Is there different quality cubic zirconia. There are so many factors to consider. Would you be kind enough as to give me some pointers as what to look for or avoid.

"All of our cubic zirconia rings are of high standard..."

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Our products are of high quality and are inspected at every step of the manufacturing process. All of our cubic zirconia rings are of high standard and there are no variations of quality. All fashion jewelry require regular cleaning in order to maintain their shine and clarity. We also offer life time guarantee in case of any problems.

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